Aoraki Country Cottage

Be it a romantic escape, skiing or fishing, children also love the "on farm" experience. Come and relax in the Hot “Under the stars” outdoor spa pool. Expansive mountain views, Red Deer grazing nearby, pasture strolls and bush walks and, Kayaks/canoes, Guided Quad bike Safari's, and 4WD Tours of the Farm are available. Ten minutes south of the "Beautiful village of Geraldine", (enroute Chch –Queenstown). Aoraki Country Cottage is an independent self-contained apartment located just two minutes off the highway. Nearby Geraldine village has a cinema, restaurants, vintage machinery museum, Maori Art Gallery, chocolate and cheese making, jams, sauces, organic foods, crafts and gift shops. Outdoor pursuits include Rafting the Rangatata river, golf , Trout or Salmon fishing or touring the village shops or Grand Country Gardens. In winter (May-Sept) eight ski fields are within an hours drive (including Mount Hutt, Mount Dobson and Lake Tekapo's Roundhill ski field). In twenty minutes you can be in Peel Forest, Pleasant point or Temuka just 20 minutes more and you are at the seaside at Caroline Bay, in Timaru. Aoraki/Mount Cook and Lake’s Tekapo's, Pukaki are popular day trips, tours can be quite a spiritual experience. The Tang family from Singapore remarked: ”Never thought ten days farmstay could be so interesting, honestly unforgettable…especially the trip up to the base of Aoraki/Mt Cook. NZ South Islands are an awesome place… the best holiday I have experienced". Your friendly hosts, Dave and Nikki Stanton, look forward to welcoming you to a place you will enjoy. Our tariffs even include teas/coffees/milk and a complimentary continental breakfast selection. Come and see, explore and experience our world!